διακονέω
Etym. διάκονος
I. "to minister, serve, do service", absol., Eur.; τινι to a person, Dem.; δ. πρός τι "to be serviceable" towards, Plat.:—Mid. "to minister to one's own needs", Soph.; αὑτῶι διακονεῖσθαι Ar.
2. "to be a deacon", NTest.
II. c. acc. rei, "to furnish, supply", Lat. ministrare, τί τινι Hdt.:—Pass. "to be supplied", Dem.